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Magain David — The Star of David
I love the way the light plays with the glass in this piece.
The contrast between daylight and night is absolutely striking!
I took a simple beveled glass sailboat, placed it in shimmering iridescent water, for the sky I chose a glass filled with a fresh breeze, and voila – Sail Away With Me!! Sound like a plan??
The commission was for a simple Hamsa. I was told glass was to be red and white. I began by placing a silver filigree hamsa in the center. When I drew the diamond shape, it looked like a Ner Tamid – with the fingers of the hamsa as the flame. The blue iridescent Magain David completes the piece. During the day the flame shines. At night, all one sees is the blue mirrored reflection of the Star of David. I hope it finds a nice home!
May the warmth of family and friends bring light to you and yours this Thanksgiving / Chanukah.
I’m looking forward to the return of the Hummingbirds in the spring. Until then, I have this beveled stained glass to bring a little light through my window.
Fused Glass Wind Chimes
These wind chimes are not only beautiful to the ear –
the iridescent glass catches the light and reflects it in ever-changing rainbows.
“M” — Go Blue!!
Are you looking for that Perfect Gift for a student, a staff member, or a fan?
Look no further than Ron’s Glass!
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Hook ‘Em Horns!!
Sometimes it’s just good to honor another team — Even If they are from TEXAS !
Or Even TENNESSEE ! Go VOLS !
Do you know someone with a Wine Cellar, or perhaps a Tasting Room?
Can you imagine how nice this glass would look if displayed there?
Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof — Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue !
Rabbi Robert Dobrusin celebrated his 25th year as rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Ann Arbor. The 8th grade graduating class of 2013 created this mosaic of the Scales of Justice which will hang outside our chapel.
In gold mirror glass is the word Tzedek – Justice. It honors the work our Rabbi Dobrusin does for the organization T’ruah, The Rabinnic Call for Human Rights.
Congratulations to our graduates and congratulations to our rabbi!
Fused Glass Hebrew Letter Plates
These lovely pieces can be used as plates, as a piece of art on a bookshelf or as a centerpiece on a table.
What wonderful gifts for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs or graduation!
There’s a truism in architecture that states that if the orientation of the piece is facing left or west there is a suggestion of Questioning or Wisdom. When it faces to the right or the east, it conjures feelings of Youthfulness and Freshness.
I never realized how differently the piece looks until I was done with one side and flipped it to the other to finish — and saw a sunrise instead of a sunset.
What would be your choice?
Wall Flower Holders
This is a small selection of the fused glass flower holders I have created. I have others in different colors and shapes. Pick your own for the perfect gift.
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“M” go “Blues”
“M” go “Blues”? Here is a prototype for the perfect gift for a student, a graduate, or to just say Thank You to anyone with Blue running in their veins.
“B B” could be “R S” or any initials.
Ron’s Jewelry – 11/12 – Execllent Chanukah/Christmas Presents –
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Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
When I was growing up in Detroit there were 30 synagogues within walking distance of my home. Today there is a single synagogue within the Detroit city limits – the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. The synagogue has been energized with the influx of young singles and couples into Detroit.
I was commissioned to make a piece of art for Beth Israel’s Woman’s League as a gift to the Downtown Synagogue. I chose to reproduce the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue’s logo in stained glass.
Here is a link to the IADS: http://downtownsynagogue.org/
BLESS YOU BOYS ! !
Bless You Boys ! !
Fused Glass Jewelry from Ron’s Glass
Please click on the thumbnail photo for a better look at these
gorgeous pieces of Fused Glass Jewelry.
More Fused Glass Jewelry from Ron’s Glass
Frank Lloyd Wright meets Hamsa
When I was first sent this design I thought – this is strange.
While working on it I thought – this is fantastic !
When I saw it completed I thought – This Is Exquisite ! !
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Hebrew Letters in Stained Glass
Pick your Glass, your Font, your Frame, and your Colors
and in a week you will have that One of a Kind special gift ! !
Blue – for the beautiful Michigan Sky. Green for the Grass – so green, so early. And Pink – for the flowers that bloomed weeks early this spring! Chag Pesach Sameach ! !
Gay Pride for Valentine’s Day
Gay Pride! The perfect Valentine’s Day present for that special someone!
This one of a kind piece features an iridescent fused glass heart.
Fused and Stained Glass — Together !
These two photos are obviously the same piece The photo to the left was shot in daylight. The photo below at night.
This is the first time I have combined my fused glass with my stained glass. The fused glass is transparent during the day and iridescent at night.
Let’s work together to create a one of a kind piece of art for you. Email me at ronsussman@aol.com and let’s start planning.
Maize and Blue Coasters
More Fun with Stained Glass !
Here are two sets of coasters in (your guessed it!) Maize and Blue.
You must check out my other fused glass art work several posts below.
There are bowls, necklaces, pendants and earrings. Wouldn’t you love to gift your special someone with a matching pair of earrings and necklace?
Let’s work together on a special, one-of-a-kind piece just for you!
Just drop me a note at ronsussman@aol.com.
Matan’s Menorah
–This is Matan’s Menorah. He and I made it just in time for Chanukah.
The picture on the left shows the raw materials.
The glass is reminiscent of Jerusalem Stone. The picture above shows Matan using the glue gun to assemble his Menorah. But by far the most important and authentic materials of this menorah are the shards of pottery which date from the time of the Maccabees!! I collected them at an archeological dig I participated in 3 years ago. They were waiting in my studio for just this moment. The 8 candles – plus the shamash, represent the 8 days of Chanukah. The 12 shards of pottery represent the 12 Tribes.
Matan will be lighting his own menorah this Chanukah, and God willing, for many years to come!
Cabinet Doors
Frank Lloyd Wright has been gone 52 years, but his inspiration will live forever.
Friends of mine had visited a Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit and were so moved by his genus, they wanted to bring it to their home. Thus, they commissioned me to create two stained glass doors in FLW style.
Artists can only replicate Wright’s style; he was the master. Nonetheless, I like the way these doors came out. It also makes me think, after we are long gone, will we be remembered by the works we leave behind?
What is it that you hope the generations to come will remember about you?
Fused Glass Bowls
What fun it is to create beautiful useful objects in fused glass! Here are five glass plates I just created. I am enjoying creating useful, beautiful objects with fused glass. 
Holiday Torah Covers at Beth Israel
Do any of these designs look familiar? They should! Carol Finerman chose these four from a dozen or so sketches as the designs for the new High Holiday Torah Mantles at Beth Israel.
To get the true beauty though, you need to see these up close and in person. The workmanship, the choice of materials and the dedication of Carol and her team added so much to our celebrations this holiday season. Kol Hakavod!
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